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Jobs in Library and Information TechnologySouthern RegionThe Southern Region includes Maryland, District of Columbia, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, North Carolina,South Carolina,Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. Current Postings:Head Librarian (Job #0902008), Austin Community CollegeAustin , TX DESCRIPTION: Austin Community College Head Librarian (Job #0902008) Apply for this position by 07/31/2009 Reports to the Dean of Library Services. Manage and supervise faculty, staff, operations, budget, and resources of campus library in accordance with College, IRT (Instructional Resources and Technology), and Library Services (LS) policies and procedures. Make recommendations and reports and actively participate in strategic planning, budget preparation and expenditure, assessment, facilities design and management, LS public relations and other areas as assigned. Participate in LS collection development, provide reference services, and online services. Participate in IRT, college-wide, and LS committees, and in particular serve on the Library Leadership Team. Develop and maintain library policies, procedures, and services and/or coordinate college-wide library responsibilities including reference, off-campus/extension services, information literacy, collection management, access services, library technology and web presence. Actively participate in subject specialty credentialing programs as appropriate. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues in college, local, state, regional and national academic library communities. Coordinate library activities with community agencies as appropriate. Other related duties may be assigned. To apply for this position, please go to www.austincc.edu/hr/apply QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of two years of experience managing a staff and services in a public service library environment. Experience with the Internet/World Wide Web, email, college/institutional and library systems in an automated workplace. Effective organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to use with proficiency, personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, productivity databases, presentation design, and web-authoring/design. Must demonstrate creativity and innovation in the field, innovation in teaching, the integration of technology into teaching, service in the profession and/or the community, sensitivity to, and knowledge of, a diverse student body, and understanding of the comprehensive mission and philosophy of community colleges. Ability to maintain an established work schedule. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise tact and discretion. Preferred: More than two years of experience managing a staff and services in a public service academic or community college library environment. EDUCATION Required: Masters in Library and Information Science from an ALA-Accredited Institution. ENVIRONMENT: Austin Community College District, celebrated 35 years as the primary gateway to higher education and workforce training in Central Texas. As one of 50 community college districts in Texas, ACC provides access to high-quality education at affordable tuition rates and produces the backbone of the local workforce. Among the largest and fastest growing two-year colleges in the nation— ACC is home to more than 35,000 credit students, 2,350 faculty and staff, and seven full-service campuses with number eight opening in 2010.More area high school graduates and adults begin their college career at ACC than any other college or university. ACC is the primary trainer and re-trainer of the local workforce, the leading source of transfer students to area four-year universities, and the #1 college choice among Central Texans. SALARY: Salary: Commensurate upon experience. ACC Benefits Overview: Full-time Faculty and Staffing Table employees who work in full-time and/or part-time positions at the College are eligible for ACC medical benefits effective the first of the month after their first 90 days of employment. ACC benefits include medical, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, retirement plans and AD&D. DEADLINE: 07/31/2009 INSTRUCTIONS: To apply please go to www.austincc.edu/hr/apply For additional information please contact: Haydeana Gaviria Recruiter Human Resources Austin Community College (512) 223-7538 Highland Business Center 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd Austin, TX 78752 FURTHER URL: http://www.austincc.edu/hr/apply |
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